10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• showing scarcely suppressed anger
Example sentence • The smoldering embers crackled and glowed in the fireplace.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
adjective satellite
• deeply or seriously thoughtful
Example sentence • She sat in silence, lost in deep pondering .
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
adjective satellite
• gratifying tastes, appetites, or desires
Example sentence • She enjoyed a day of pampering at the spa.
9 3 verb, adverb
v, adv
Example sentence • I was wondering if you could help me with my homework.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a learning process in early life whereby species specific patterns of behavior are established
Example sentence • The imprinting process occurs shortly after birth.
10 3 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
noun
• the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
verb
• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Example sentence • She is pressuring him to finish the project on time.
10 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • We followed a meandering path through the forest.
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• very lively and profitable
Example sentence • The business is prospering and expanding its operations.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• To act as a broker; to mediate in a sale or transaction.
noun
• The act of one who brokers; mediation.
Example sentence • He worked as a brokering for a multinational investment firm.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• a natural object that covers or envelops
Example sentence • The painting was protected by a protective covering .
8 3 noun
n
noun
• something offered (as a proposal or bid)
Example sentence • The store has a wide variety of offerings to choose from.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
Example sentence • The ordering of the books on the shelf made it easy to find the one I was looking for.
10 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• returning to health after illness or debility
Example sentence • She is a recovering alcoholic.
9 3 noun
n
adjective satellite
• troubled by pain or loss
Example sentence • The suffering caused by poverty is heartbreaking.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• travelling about without any clear destination
Example sentence • Her mind was filled with dreams and wanderings of far-off lands.
10 3 verb
v
noun
• a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
verb
• present for acceptance or rejection
Example sentence • She hesitated before proffering her apology.
11 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
adjective satellite
• making a low continuous indistinct sound
Example sentence • She spoke in a whispering voice, barely audible.
11 4 adjective
adj
verb
• be a mystery or bewildering to
Example sentence • The maze was bewildering , with its countless twists and turns.
10 3 adjective
adj
noun
• an embarrassing mistake
verb
• commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
Example sentence • His blundering attempts at fixing the car only made the problem worse.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• a line that indicates a boundary
verb
• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
Example sentence • She lives in a small town bordering the mountains.
11 4 verb
v
verb
• pose a threat to; present a danger to
Example sentence • Drinking and driving is endangering yourself and others on the road.
11 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• flesh of any of various American and European flatfish
verb
• walk with great difficulty
Example sentence • The floundering ship was taking on water.
14 4 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• To be, or act as, a grandfather to.
noun
• Exemption from new legislation or regulations.
Example sentence • The company argued for grandfathering provisions to protect their current investments.
12 4 verb
v
noun
• a minor short-term fight
Example sentence • I was not expecting to be encountering so many difficult questions in the exam.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce)
verb
• yield (to); give satisfaction to
Example sentence • The politician's pandering to the wealthy donors was evident in his campaign speeches.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• washing clothes and bed linens
Example sentence • Money laundering is a serious crime.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of stealing valuable things from a place
adjective satellite
• given to taking by force what is desired
Example sentence • The plundering of the ancient treasure was an act of pure greed.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
Example sentence • The rendering of the play received rave reviews from the critics.
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• shaking convulsively or violently
Example sentence • She felt a shuddering sensation as the roller coaster descended at high speed.
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
Example sentence • The smothering heat of the desert made it difficult to breathe.
10 3 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
Example sentence • The thundering noise woke me up from my sleep.
10 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the removal of covering
Example sentence • The archaeologists made an important uncovering during the excavation.
10 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it)
Example sentence • The monitoring of air quality is important for public health.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
adjective satellite
• causing irritation or annoyance
Example sentence • My little brother can be very pestering when he wants a candy.
9 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • Her voice was quivering with emotion.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the act of altering something secretly or improperly
Example sentence • She was accused of tampering evidence at the crime scene.
10 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
Example sentence • Her commitment to her goals remained unwavering despite the challenges she faced.
8 3 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
Example sentence • I forgot to turn off the watering sprinkler last night.
8 3 adjective
adj
noun
• indecision in speech or action
adjective satellite
• uncertain in purpose or action
Example sentence • Her wavering voice revealed her uncertainty.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
adjective satellite
• wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
Example sentence • The withering heat of the desert made it unbearable to go outside.
11 4
Example sentence • He is very talented considering his young age.
8 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of consuming liquids
Example sentence • She has a habit of binge drinking on weekends.
9 3 verb, adverb
v, adv
Example sentence • She is busy answering emails right now.
9 3 verb, adverb, noun, adjective
v, adv, n, adj
adjective satellite
• cleverly amusing in tone
Example sentence • The bantering between the friends was filled with humor and laughter.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
Example sentence • The chattering of birds in the trees woke me up.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• mentally or physically infirm with age
Example sentence • The old man walked down the street with a doddering gait.
8 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• a movement into or inward
Example sentence • The entering students were given a warm welcome by their classmates.
10 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • The foundering ship left the crew stranded on a deserted island.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a group of persons together in one place
Example sentence • The family reunion was a joyful gathering of relatives from near and far.
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